You Blockhead!

Aesop Rock's producer Blockhead crafted this beauty of an album in 2004 showing off his composition skills. Straight outta Manhattan, Block utilizes obscure string samples and old drum breaks to create a melancholy orchestration. It's inevitable that I compare him to RJD2 and DJ Shadow since there are so very few instrumental hip hop artists that garner as much attention as them, but he has an ear for melodies and harmonies that few possess. This is one of my favorite chill albums, especially on a rainy day or a dreary winter night.

Enjoy.

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